ARC’TERYX Freeride Academy St. Anton Returns For 2026
The Arc’teryx Freeride Academy returns to St. Anton am Arlberg February 5-8, 2026 with an inspiring program rooted in mountain education and community. The Academy’s educational framework lets skiers and snowboarders of all abilities improve and elevate their technical skills alongside world-renowned athletes and professional guides.
The Freeride Village in the heart of St. Anton serves as the community hub where guests, athletes, guides, partners, and locals connect, find inspiration, and share knowledge. The Village’s fully stacked daily program is filled with free activities — from live music performances and inspiring films to athlete-led workshops and talks. Visitors can also browse partner stands, test the latest gear at the Arc’teryx Gear Library, and get free repairs while learning about how Arc'teryx keeps the good in play at the ReBIRD Repair & Care Centre.
You can also test the latest gear for free from the Arc'teryx Gear Library and get free repairs on your broken gear while learning more about how we keep the good in play at the ReBIRD Repair & Care Center. Plus, the village features partner stands with demo gear and rental services, ski maintenance, a lounge area with food and drink, live music with DJs, and much more.
Opening Hours:
- Thursday 5 February: 14:00 - 18:00
- Friday 6 February: 07:30 - 20:00
- Saturday 7 February: 07:30 - 20:00
- Sunday 8 February: 09:00 - 17:00
The Freeride Village is closed between 11:00 - 14:00.
Check out the Freeride Academy Program and sign up for your favourite clinic. This is your chance to hone your skills and be part of an unforgettable mountain experience. https://freeride-stanton.arcteryxacademy.com/
This year, the Freeride Academy is expanding its offering to over 500 clinic spots, increasing the number of intermediate- level clinics, and putting an emphasis on women-only clinics for all levels and activities.
Led by world-class athletes and guides in skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding, ski-touring, avalanche safety, and photography, Arc’teryx Academies are the world’s premier mountain education events and have something for everyone.
Look out for signature clinics led by professional athletes such as Elena Hight (snowboard), Alex Williams (ski) and others.
The full Clinic Program is live now and tickets are on sale - join in, celebrate, and get ready for a mountain experience like no other.
Arc'teryx Academies are a global event series that provide the most comprehensive mountain education and expertise in the world. An immersive celebration of the outdoors, that showcases a commitment to education and community. Academies are constructed around the core sports that Arc'teryx builds products with a focus on climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, alpinism, and running and take place across the US, Europe, China and Canada, with smaller offerings in the UK.
